Ch. 10 Review Flashcards
What effect did Germany’s invasion of Belgium have in the U.S public opinion?
We supported the Allies so we stayed out.
Why did the president Wilson wish the U.S to remain neutral in WW1?
Because of our ethnic diversity, don’t want to cause tension.
Why did the Germans agree to armistice in November 1918?
They want the men to keep fighting.
What effects did WW1 bring to African Americans and women?
Greater job opportunities. For women, helped lead to voting (19th amendment).
About how many American troops served in combat in WW1?
1.3 million.
What were the hopes for the League of Nations? Why did it fail?
It provided a peaceful place to have a peaceful gathering to talk about things. It failed because America didn’t join.
What effects were there to the Soviet Revolution in Russia?
Red Scare.
Describe the causes of the labor strikes of 1919.
Inflation, prices were going down.
Who replaced the U.K as the world’s economic leader as a result of WW1?
America.
What troubles did farmers face after WW1?
Crop prices went down, the prices of what they wanted went up.
Why did Americans elect Warren Harding president in 1920?
Normalcy.
Why was WW1 so much deadlier than previous wars?
Improvements in technology, more people fighting.
How did WW1 affect the radical and ethnic make-up of U.S cities?
Made the cities more diverse.
